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Topics of study include: the nature of philosophy and philosophizing as a human function, how humans form questions and answers concerning the nature of existence, knowledge and values, how vocational philosophers (past and present) offer stimulus and resources for this function. 5 quarter hours Counts in the Humanities Area of General Education Requirements.

This course is an introduction to informal logic and effective thinking. Informal logic is the study of the principles of reasoning otherwise known as the study of argumentation. We make arguments when we provide and analyze reasons to support an idea, belief, or conclusion. Student review informal logic structure, kinds of evidence and methods, and fallacies. Effective thinking in this course means reasonable thinking as well as developing the habits of critical thinkers. Further, students intentionally reflect upon their thinking habits to become lifelong critical thinkers. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours